1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 124 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford Escort (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 124 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 41 L |
